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If you want a setup that keeps your front end looking clean when you’re not towing, this base plate fits the bill. The hidden bracket design keeps everything tucked out of sight, and the drawbars come off easily with two hitch pins. Once removed, the remaining brackets are nearly invisible and stay protected within the grille—no bulky hardware left exposed.
This kit is built from computer-cut, all-steel components that deliver solid strength and fitment. The black powder coat finish holds up to corrosion and road wear, so it stays looking sharp after thousands of miles. The design bolts directly to the frame, spreading towing forces through strong mounting points without needing any welding.
The square drawbars slide into the base plate openings and lock into place with standard hitch pins. It’s a straightforward setup that makes connecting your tow bar quick when you’re ready to hit the road and just as easy to disconnect when you arrive.
This crossbar-style base plate works with Roadmaster tow bars when used with the quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 – sold separately). The custom design ensures a perfect fit and smooth connection every time, giving you a secure link between your tow vehicle and RV setup.
You don’t need welding gear for this project—just basic tools and a careful approach. The kit comes with detailed instructions and all necessary mounting hardware, making it approachable for hands-on owners who prefer to do their own installs. Once in place, it’s a solid foundation for dependable flat towing mile after mile.
Ratings & Reviews
We towed our 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 3000 miles last year, this is an ideal setup, discreet when not in use, solid, and easy to get on/off. Very please with the support I received from Roadmaster as one of the bolt was missing, was sent super quickly.
Not an easy install on a Trax but it is very well made and gives a clean look. I did customize by cutting down the 6 pin bracket supports to get it flush with front of the car.
Install pretty easy. You will have to change directions of one bolt due to obstruction ( frame). Cannot torque a few of the bolts. These are the ones with wire attached.
Rock guard needed addition trimming from factory instructions.
Awesome delivery speed, and a well made base plate for my 2007 Element. Installation was a breeze (thanks to my son’s heated shop) and I had to do no cutting to make this fit. I had a Stowmaster tow bar that came with my RV and etrailer was able to steer me to the correct missing parts to make this a really affordable installation. Now to get out of this snow!
Purchased for a 1997 Subaru Impreza. Delivery was amazingly fast! I didn't have it installed until a few months later, as my travel plans had stalled. It didn't quite bolt right on, but was close, and a friend had to modify it some to make it work. I still hear a grating noise when I turn too sharp on one side, but otherwise it's fine.
The front connection plates didn't line up with the holes, so had to have those modified, as well, in order to line up and attach to the tow bar. Once the new holes were drilled, I was able to hook up and go.
It's relatively easy to connect after finding a way to do it alone.
I've towed from CO to TX and all over TX with it with no problems.
I’ve been purchasing products from ETrailer since 2005 and all the products I’ve purchased have been a great value. The products mentioned above installed perfectly and with the direct assistance from ETrailer everything fit as suggested. I will always interact with ETrailer as needs present themselves.
Fit and finish is great, the illustration for what you trim on the bumper isn't great but otherwise pretty easy install (I ended up measuring between the mounts on the draw bar and just trimmed accordingly)
After ordering the wrong crossbar, etrailer sent the correct one for our Mini Cooper quickly. However I did have to modify most of the holes as the cross bar didn’t quite fit (but close). I had to drill the three main bolt holes to 11/16 so that the bar would go over the Mini’s 3 main bumper bolts on both sides. The two lower bolt holes (each side), needed to be drilled out 3 sizes larger to accommodate the 4 bolts that come with the kit. I had to drill out the Minis lower holes to better align with the crossbars lower holes. I would also like to note it being a pain in the knuckles to reach one of the three (each side) bolts to put the stock nuts on the bolt and then try and get them tight. (The main bolt pattern for the upper bumper is diamond shape, one up tow bolts lower. (The lower “inside” bolt on each side is the one that is hard to get to and tighten.) Sorry I didn’t get picks, I was in a rush to get the car back together. There’s an angle piece on the cross bar that blocks the hard to reach bolt, it would be helpful if that could be made more accessible to reach.
Overall the installation was great, however the process of drilling 3 - 1/2" holes in that little bumper that has a Rockwell Hardness of about 60, seems to be a bit over the top.The instructions are spot on, delivery was great, the quality of product was accurate. I am a happy boy!
Replaced same part that was damaged in a crash. I had used my original one for close to ten years without issue. Fast shipping from etrailer.
The Base plate kit is well made and came with all the necessary hardware.Installation is relatively straight forward. I did have to enlarge two of the holes that didn't quite line up. But overall I'd recommend it.
Bolted right up. Installation should be done with bumper on, as you can't fit the ends through the louvers without some convincing. Works great so far. Was able to use a Stowmaster 5000 with it.
Installation was a bit trying. Ended up looking very clean and almost invisible.
Using the tow bar worked super easy and our motorhome hardly noticed the Mini Cooper back there.
Came quickly and is very high quality. Great directions/video from road master makes the installation step by step easy to follow.
Skill level is probably at the intermediate level depending on experience.
The #118-3 is a perfect fit on my 1995 Geo Tracker. When you pull off the removable arms you would never know they are there. The Quality is very good easy to put on all you have to do is drill 4 holes the tube on the base plate fits into the tube on the frame of the tracker and with the 2 bolts it is a solid fit. I was worried about the plate nut getting it inside of the frame but it went in easy when you put it over the frame tube and use a thin piece of metal to slide it in place. I’m very happy with it. I probably could of got it on without taking my bumper off but with only 4 bolts holding my bumper on it made it easier
Very good product and used without problem after a year towing my SUV with my RV
We were in an accident and we got hit. The hitch held up fine so we were happy with it.
Haven't installed yet. Was hoping the Honda would be replaced Haven't found a reasonable price for the install yet .Maybe next year .
Great base plate
Easy install with with just a little help took about 4 hrs . . . works great my older tow bar . . . easy hook up and detach for my 2006 MDX . . .
Used it for 2 miles. Very easy to disconnect in an emergency. Ie rv fire. Was able to unhook before both vehicles were lost.
Great product. Detailed instructions, did it all myself. Using the Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000. Easy to use, great system!
I decided to have this professionally installed, and it turned out great. The only hiccup was the Roadmaster install instructions for a Honda Pilot show the short cables attaching to the insides of the brackets while the holes are on the outside. The installer called Roadmaster and was told the design changed and the short cables are to be connected to the long cables from the motor home (see my picture).
So far I've towed it only a few miles back to my house, but it seemed to work just fine. My first real trip is next month. I'll update the review if there's anything significant to report. Thanks etrailer for the expert advice and great customer service!
Fit as supposed to,instructions were good to follow,great company to buy from
Great product,installation took about 3 hours,instructions were good,go step by step.works well with the roadmaster falcon tow bar.
Mike L.
1/26/2019
In the photo that shows the vehicle hitched to the motorhome, it looks like the towbar is fairly out of level. If the towbar is more than 3 inches +/- of level, its recommended that a high/low adapter be used as the towbar could bind. If you use the link Ive provided below, you can see the different high/low adapters we offer.
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Ted A.
9/27/2016
Still working great! Were full timing now and have towed the Pilot from AR to TN to FL. Everything works great!